Prep Maintenance - Nights

Lamb Weston, Inc.; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Stock purchase program

Life & disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Well-being programs

Job summary

Lamb Weston, Inc. in Richland, WA is seeking a Maintenance Technician to monitor processing equipment, ensure continuous line flow, and perform routine preventive maintenance and unplanned repairs to support operations.

You will perform maintenance, repairs, adjust equipment, document work in CMMS, and help maintain safety standards through certifications like Lock-out/Tag-out, Forklift, and Sanitation.

Qualifications

• Experience performing maintenance in a manufacturing environment, preferably food processing.
• Clear written and spoken English communication.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Ability to follow instructions and use reasoning to solve problems.
• Lock-out/Tag-out, Forklift and Sanitation certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance, repair, and adjustment of processing equipment; changes belts, pulleys, sprockets, bearings, chains, motors.
• Documents line checks and preventive maintenance;Lubricates and inspects equipment to prevent failures.
• Explains equipment purpose and operation; troubleshoots and repairs as needed.
• Performs structurally sound welds when required.
• Updates CMMS with work order status and results daily.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Maintenance experience

English communication

Basic math

Reasoning ability

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

GED

Lock-out/Tag-out certification

Forklift certification

Sanitation certification

Job description

About Lamb Weston

You’ve probably enjoyed our fries without even knowing it! As a leading manufacturer in our industry, we inspire and bring people together with foods they love and trust. Our customer base includes international food service providers, restaurants, and households in over 100 countries around the world.

A highly innovative global corporation with a start-up mindset, we empower every individual to make a genuine difference. You’ll gain access to hands‑on training to fuel your growth and success, explore opportunities for new solutions, and you’ll join a winning team of 10,000+ people all dedicated to raising the bar – together.

If you have a strong drive for results, a desire to help us bring the world together through our fries, and are ready for a fresh challenge, we want to hear from you.

Job Description Summary

This role monitors the function of the processing equipment to ensure proper operation of equipment, allowing continuous line flow and processing to meet customer demands. This position has the responsibility of performing routine preventative maintenance as well as performing unplanned repairs while supporting operations.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Performs maintenance work, repair, and adjustment of equipment; changes and replaces belts, pulleys, sprockets, bearings, chains, motors, and general maintenance on other specialty equipment specific to processing.

• Performs and documents line checks and preventative maintenance, including lubrication and inspection of equipment to prevent or identify failures.

• Understands and can explain the purpose and operation of all equipment in the processing area and makes decisions on appropriate troubleshooting and repair of equipment as situations warrant.

• Performs structurally sound welds using appropriate equipment as needed.

• Updates CMMS (computerized maintenance management system) with status and details of work order results daily.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Basic & Preferred Qualifications

Position Requirements

Education/ Certifications (Required & Preferred)

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.

• Lock-out/Tag-out, Forklift, and Sanitation certification are required. If you are not qualified, you will be trained and must meet certification requirements.

Skills and Experience

• Experience performing maintenance in a manufacturing environment, specifically food processing highly preferred.

• Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing. Ability to understand instructions and follow directions in English, both written and oral. (Requirement may vary by location).

• Ability to perform basic math functions, required

• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Applicability of job levels varies by location and is determined by the plant skills matrix.

Physical Environment/Demands

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently.

• Exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature

• Exposure to manufacturing environments to include: loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke, smells and allergies.

• Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements required for job actions and procedures.

• Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment.

• Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties. Ability to operate work related equipment

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Valid Driver’s License and driving record that meets Lamb Weston Driving Standards

• Exposed to temperatures ranging from -20 degrees below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in Freezer Operation and 37 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Plant Operation.

• Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders on a regular basis.

Industry-Competitive Benefits

Coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs, our benefits deliver rewards that are market competitive. Some of the most attractive elements of our benefit programs include:

• Health Insurance Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Reimbursement Accounts

• Well‑being programs including companywide events and a wellness incentive program

• Paid Time Off

• Financial Wellness – Industry leading 401(k) plan with generous company contributions, Financial Planning Services, Employee Stock purchase program, and Health Savings Accounts, Life and Accident insurance

• Family‑Friendly Employee events

• Employee Assistance Program services – mental health and other concierge type services

Benefits may vary based on location, job role/level, job status, and/or the terms of any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Anticipated Close Date

The anticipated close date is a good faith estimate for when this job will be closed. Some jobs may be unposted or filled earlier or later than the Anticipated Close Date depending on interview processes and business needs.Anticipated Close Date: 11/22/2026

Pay Transparency

In compliance with applicable state and local laws, Lamb Weston has opted to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation is specific to this position and takes into account a number of variables. Actual compensation may be higher or lower in the range based on various factors, including, but not limited to a candidate's work location, job duties, experience and expertise. A reasonable hourly estimate for this role is listed below.Pay Rate or Range: $30,88

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lamb Weston is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law

Position Requirements

Education/ Certifications (Required & Preferred)

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.

• Lock-out/Tag-out, Forklift, and Sanitation certification are required. If you are not qualified, you will be trained and must meet certification requirements.

Skills and Experience

• Experience performing maintenance in a manufacturing environment, specifically food processing highly preferred.

• Effectively communicate in English verbally and in writing. Ability to understand instructions and follow directions in English, both written and oral. (Requirement may vary by location).

• Ability to perform basic math functions, required

• Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Applicability of job levels varies by location and is determined by the plant skills matrix.

Physical Environment/Demands

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and to stand, walk, bend, stoop, twist and turn frequently.

• Exposed to a noisy environment that varies from hot to cold in temperature

• Exposure to manufacturing environments to include: loud noise, excessive heat, cold, wet, slippery conditions, dirt, fumes, smoke, smells and allergies.

• Ability to do repetitious arm, wrist and hand movements required for job actions and procedures.

• Must be able to work with hands and arms overhead, and to work in or under the equipment.

• Requires manual dexterity, overall coordination and good balance to work both at ground level and in high places to perform job duties. Ability to operate work related equipment

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

• Valid Driver’s License and driving record that meets Lamb Weston Driving Standards

• Exposed to temperatures ranging from -20 degrees below zero to 35 degrees Fahrenheit in Freezer Operation and 37 degrees to 90 degrees Fahrenheit in Plant Operation.

• Climbing to various heights via stairs or ladders on a regular basis.